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Great Aussie 4WD Adventure part 2
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
With the Nullarbor behind us it was time to head north to visit Australia’s largest open pit goldmine in the frontier town of Kalgoorlie. 
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Welcome to the NZ4WD 2015 Buyer’s Guide
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Previously this section of the Annual was dedicated to providing you with the specification of all 4WDs on sale in New Zealand, but this year we have decided to change it around a bit.
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Destinations & Journeys
Thursday, 11 December 2014
The mighty Molesworth Station is home to two of New Zealand’s best true back-country roads. Ashley Lucas explains their appeal.
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Four Wheel Drive of the Year
Thursday, 11 December 2014
You could call it ‘The Year of The Ute,’ the year – 2014 – when the battle for the hearts and minds of the country’s cockies and tradies went mainstream.
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With the city far behind
Monday, 11 August 2014
With a rather hectic round of work and family activities behind us, May and I decided to take advantage of a long weekend to get away and catch up on the back road sections of the northern Wairarapa...
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Light test photos
Sunday, 22 June 2014
In our July issue we test 12 of the best auxiliary driving lights available in New Zealand. Here are the specifications and features of each product, which we’ve taken from the manufacturers. 
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Light up
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
There’s more to driving lights than you think. Like there seems to be with most things these days. The technology changes all the time as manufacturers try to find the most efficient and effective...
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Whoa, Nellie!
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Marco Scuderi had to have a Jeep. He went to the States and got his hands on this CJ7, a fun, very capable off-road machine with loads of power and true character. Just don’t damage it…
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Stuck?
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
You know all about it when you don’t have enough recovery gear with you or don’t quite know what you’re doing. It can mean walking away from a stricken vehicle with your tail between your legs – you...
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Saving fuel
Friday, 14 February 2014
In this day and age there are new products appearing all the time, and as technology advances faster than most 4WDs can go, there is always something new around the corner.
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The bar essentials
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Exterior protection is more than just a way to keep a vehicle’s panels straight. The right metal in the right place can be the difference between finishing an adventure and limping home early. Here’s...
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Power trip
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
If you don’t want more power and torque from your vehicle, look away now. If, however, you’d like a bit more grunt behind the grille, a bit more pep to play with, then here’s an introductory look at...
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Looking for detours
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Getting out into the quiet back roads of this country is often an inspiring, rewarding experience. Here’s the first instalment of a laid-back, scenic tour of an area with a lot to offer…
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Once was a write-off
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
What does it take to turn a flooded 1973 Land Rover – purchased for $1,000 – into a competitive winch challenge vehicle? Just ask Boris…
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The long way home
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Molesworth Station in the South Island’s Kaikoura Ranges offers wonderful high country scenery from public roads open for only part of the summer. Driving through the country’s biggest farm was a...
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Kuga start-up
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The Ford Kuga has certainly been well accepted by New Zealand car buyers. John Oxley reports on the entry-level EcoBoost Ambiente.
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New X5 great off-road
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
BMW coined a new term (as it often does) when it introduced the first BMW X5. Now this SAV has become even more savvy.
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Quad bikes findings
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Manufacturers and distributors of quad bikes have welcomed the recommendations made by Coroner Shortland into quad bike safety, says David Crawford, chief executive officer of the Motor Industry...
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Happy camping
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Sunny days are here again, and with daylight saving now operating, our thoughts once more turn to holidays, and more particularly, camping. With the costs of holiday increasing every year, camping is...
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Nissan shows brand-new X-Trail
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Muscular, modern and packed with technology, the new Nissan X-Trail has made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Get your 4WD in shape for summer
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
We’ve already started the 4WD season here at NZ4WD magazine, and it was clear from our trip to Mt Ruapeho that people have been busy during the winter ensuring their vehicles are in good nick.
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Belt up – or not?
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Seat belts: optional or essential, asks experienced 4WDer, ex-champion competitor, and trainer, Mark Warren, of Hillseekers 4WD NZ.
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Are you overweight?
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Do you take everything you can think of when you go off-roading or camping? Do you even think about the GVM – or do you even know what your vehicle’s is? John Oxley reports.
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Take the bait!
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Picture this:  sitting back on the boat yarning with the boys, dropping a line, and you turn to reach for an ice cold beverage -- but low and behold, all of the chilly bin space has been taken up...
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Dune hoons face fines and bans
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Hoons who have been driving on prohibited land at Woodhill, Auckland, and on the RNZAF weapons range at South Kaipara, face fines and a ban from all recreational activities in the area. 
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